Franklin, TN Road Trips
Franklin, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 27 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Franklin, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
87
Longest Drive
310.6 mi
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Quickest Drive
21m
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Plan Around Franklin, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Franklin, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Franklin, TN
Expect an average of 100 miles and about 1h 58m behind the wheel when leaving Franklin, TN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (5h 26m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Franklin, TN include Kingsport, TN (292.8 mi, 5h 26m), Watertown, TN (210.1 mi, 4h 4m), Mascot, TN (209.4 mi, 3h 56m), Knoxville, TN (196.5 mi, 3h 38m), and Arlington, TN (178.2 mi, 3h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 100-mile trip from Franklin, TN, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 27 mapped routes leaving Franklin, TN and 60 routes heading into Franklin, TN, covering 87 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from Franklin, TN covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h 26m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Franklin, TN runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 100-mile trip from Franklin, TN costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Franklin, TN include Kingsport, TN, Watertown, TN, Mascot, TN and Knoxville, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Franklin, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
85,575
Median Income
$115,000
Median Home Value
$646,300
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Franklin, TN
Franklin is a city of 81,000 people (2018) in Tennessee, just a few miles south of Nashville. There are two main areas of interest. One is the Cool Springs area, which is identified by its corporate and retail growth surrounding one of the largest malls in the Southeast, the CoolSprings Galleria. The other is historic downtown Franklin which retains much of its small town charm. It is a walkable, friendly historic downtown district, recognized as a Great American Main Street.
The Carter House, 1140 Columbia Ave. 1 Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, ☏ +1 615-794-0903. (updated Jan 2022)
The Factory at Franklin. A revitalized former stove factory that offers shopping, dining, and lots more, in a unique, rustic setting. Factory Row showcases local artists and their work, providing regular glimpses into the artists work as they paint, draw, craft while you watch. 1 Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, ☏ +1 615 538-2076, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2025)
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, 120 Fourth Ave S. The Red Pony, 108 Bridge St. Located in the former Franklin Jail. Franklin Mercantile Deli, 100 4th Ave N. Cork & Cow, 403 Main St, ☏ +1 615-538-6021. Mexican cuisine. McCreary's Irish Pub, 414 Main St. Irish pub fare. 1 Restaurants at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, ☏ +1 615-791-1777. Mexican and seafood restaurants, among others. (updated Mar 2015)
McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 414 Main St. The Pond, 595 Hillsboro Rd.
Clarion Pointe Franklin - Nashville Area, 6210 Hospitality Drive, ☏ +1 615 791-4004. 37064. Courtyard Franklin Cool Springs, ☏ +1 615-778-0080. (updated Feb 2020)
The south end of Main Street, sometimes referred to as Five Points, is joined by Highways 431 (Lewisberg Pike) and 31 (Columbia Pike) from the South, and Hillsboro Road and Franklin Road from Nashville. Franklin Road turns into Main Street in downtown. If traveling from interstate 65, take exit 68, Cool Springs Blvd. and head west until it dead ends into Mack Hatcher. Turn right, then the first left which is Franklin Road. This will bring you past The Factory at Franklin and into the public square in downtown Franklin. If you want more information when you arrive, there is a visitor center on Main Street in a tiny, historic building called McPhail, across from Baskin Robbins.
Downtown Franklin can easily be explored by foot. Main Street is the primary location for store fronts, but the various side streets also offer shopping and dining. Franklin Trolley Tours. Also known as Hello Trolley, runs through various areas of interest including Cool Springs, Downtown Franklin, and The Factory. +1 615-522-8007
Travel tips adapted from Franklin (Tennessee) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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